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SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) - INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS)
Private Bag X097, Pretoria, 0001 • Tel: + 27 (0) 12 367 6000 • www.weathersa.co.za • USSD: *120*7297#
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and is governed by a Board. The organisation is an authoritative voice for weather and climate related services in South Africa and is a member of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government. South African Weather Service (SAWS) strives to be a Weather and Climate Centre of Excellence providing innovative solutions to ensure a weather-smart region, sustainable development and economic growth.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is therefore seeking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of:
Internal Audit Manager
Salary total package: Level 11
Centre: Centurion
(Ref. WS02/082021)
Job summary:
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the Internal Audit Manager’s responsibility will be to assist the Chief Audit Executive in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services to various stakeholders in the organization.
Key Performance Areas:
Provide Internal Audit and Consulting Services
• Perform Audits as per the Operational Plan approved by the Audit and Risk Committee under the direction and supervision of the Chief Audit Executive.
• Prepare audit programs, work papers and reports to ensure compliance with established control procedures and identify potential issues that needs attention.
• Develop control deficiencies, draft audit reports and present potential audit findings to audit client management. Finalise audit reports.
• Follow-up on audit findings raised to ensure implementation of audit findings.
• Review of Senior Internal Auditor’s working papers (planning, fieldwork and reporting) to ensure compliance with the IIA standards prior to Chief Audit Executive sign-off.
• Perform ad-hoc audits as approved by the Audit and Risk Committee under the direction and supervision of the Chief Audit Executive.
Key Performance Areas:
Provide Internal Audit and Consulting Services
• Perform Audits as per the Operational Plan approved by the Audit and Risk Committee under the direction and supervision of the Chief Audit Executive.
• Prepare audit programs, work papers and reports to ensure compliance with established control procedures and identify potential issues that needs attention.
• Develop control deficiencies, draft audit reports and present potential audit findings to audit client management. Finalise audit reports.
• Follow-up on audit findings raised to ensure implementation of audit findings.
• Review of Senior Internal Auditor’s working papers (planning, fieldwork and reporting) to ensure compliance with the IIA standards prior to Chief Audit Executive sign-off.
• Perform ad-hoc audits as approved by the Audit and Risk Committee under the direction and supervision of the Chief Audit Executive.
Implementation of the Internal Audit Operational Plan
• Assist the Chief Audit Executive with the development a flexible 3-year strategic rolling plan and an annual audit plan by using an appropriate risk-based methodology.
• Conduct pre-audit planning activities
• Draft the audit engagement letters
• Develop Audit Programs for allocated audits considering the risk environment.
• Maintain documentation of audit engagements.
• Prepare complete reports with findings and practical recommendations
• Perform follow up audits to monitor adequacy of implementation of Management action plans (AG and Internal Audit).
• Perform and document financial, operations and compliance audits using appropriate tools and techniques.
Financial management/ Human Resource Management
• Perform audits within time and budget.
• To monitor progress of audits performed by the Senior Internal Auditor.
• Complete performance appraisals/target settings for review by the Chief Audit Executive.
• Review performance appraisal of the Senior Internal Auditor prior to sign-off by the Chief Audit Executive.
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Hours.
Stakeholder Management
• Client satisfaction Surveys to be completed at the end of each audit.
• Attendance of Quarterly Management Committee meetings.
• Attendance of Staff Meetings.
• Maintain relationship with Auditees.
Required Minimum Education / Training
• Post Graduate Degree in Internal Audit/Related Field
• Studying towards a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage
Required Minimum Work Experience
• At least 6 - 7 years’ experience in internal audit which include at least 2 years management experience
• Experience in performing Internal Audit’s for Public Sector Entities will be an added advantage.
Please Note:
Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Ms Thembisa Bixa, at Tel. (012) 367 6208.
Complete the E1 form (can be downloaded on www.weathersa.co.za) and forward your application (Comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications) stating the name of the position & the reference number to our Online Recruitment Portal. No faxed or posted applications will be accepted.
Closing Date: 20 August 2021
Note: All applicant’s personal information received will be used for purpose of this recruitment process only
Recruitment Agency applicant submissions will not be considered
Preference will be given to People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets. This is an EE position and preference will be given to EE candidates. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Record Reference: HCM-ADVERT- Internal Audit Manager